Gary Flakne (Gflakne@flaknethelawyers.com) has had a long history of public service. He was a member of the Minnesota State Legislature for six consecutive terms and appointed Hennepin County Attorney in 1973. He served as Hennepin County Attorney until 1979 when he returned to the private practice specializing in family law, personal injury, criminal law and governmental law. He has tried important criminal cases, both as a prosecutor and as a defense lawyer, and has represented hundreds of clients before juries, judges, referees, judicial officers, arbitration panels and governmental agencies.

In addition to his other qualifications, he was selected by the District Court of Hennepin County to serve as a Judicial Referee in Specialty Courts involving Harassment, Housing and Juveniles. He is one of a very select number of people who have had the distinction of serving in the three separate branches of government, Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. This broad experience, over more than four decades of law practice give him a unique background in analyzing, advising, and successfully concluding difficult cases for his clients.

Mr. Flakne’s background, however, is not just limited to the practice of law. He is an accomplished actor, having appeared in numerous stage productions including, most recently, the Gallery Players at the Bloomington Art Center and also with the Drama Ministry at Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie where he and his wife are members.

He is a life-long resident of Minnesota and a graduate of Shattuck School in Faribault, the University of Minnesota and the William Mitchell College of Law. He has been active in numerous civic activities and is much sought after as a speaker and as a Master of Ceremonies. He has been actively involved in numerous charitable activities including presently serving on the Board of Directors of Mobility for Independence, an organization which devotes its efforts to providing transportation for disabled people. He is married to Patricia Flakne and they have lived in Bloomington for over 20 years. Between them they have seven children and eleven grandchildren.

The Flakne law firm is proud that it’s lawyers have always placed the interests of its clients first, realizing that client confidentiality is paramount in providing service and satisfaction. That the firm, as a family business, has been providing quality services for over 80 years is the best proof that clients have been satisfied with the representation provided and continue to refer friends and relatives for sound legal advice at reasonable prices. Give Gary a call for any family law, personal injury or governmental practice questions you might have.